TS EN ISO 445

TS EN ISO 445 is a terminology standard for pallets used in materials handling and unit-load operations. It organizes the terms and definitions that describe what a pallet is, how it is named within the handling process, and how pallet-related concepts are distinguished in loading and unloading applications.

Why pallet terminology matters

Pallets are load-bearing intermediaries that make unit loads easier to move, store, and distribute. In general technical context, a shared vocabulary reduces ambiguity between manufacturers, logisticians, designers, and users, especially when discussing pallet types, handling arrangements, and associated unit-load concepts. The focus of this standard is terminology and definitions; it is not, by itself, a test method or a performance specification for pallet strength or acceptance criteria.

What the scope includes

• Core pallet terms and their definitions
• Concepts used in materials loading and unloading through unit-load methods
• An additional informative list of general materials-handling terms
• Vocabulary that supports consistent use in storage, transport, and transfer contexts

This listing follows the EN ISO 445 basis and is recorded in TSE as a withdrawn standard. Its value is therefore primarily as a structured reference for pallet terminology rather than as a current operational requirement.